Volkswagen Tiguan Allspace Review 2024
Volkswagen Tiguan Allspace At A Glance
Insurance Groups are between 15–27
On average it achieves 75% of the official MPG figure
Used as a five-seater, the Volkswagen Tiguan Allspace is a cracking family car, with a desirable image, lots of room, plenty of luxury equipment, impressive quality, strong engines, good mechanical refinement and a really good balance between comfort and fun. Bear in mind, though, that it’s pricey compared with rivals, and the rearmost seats are too tight to be used on a regular basis. There are plenty of seven-seater rivals - such as the Skoda Kodiaq and SEAT Tarraco - than offer more practicality for less money, and which also do everything else just as well as the Allspace
Carmakers are always in a rush to give their customers more. More size, more technology, more power, more of everything. This isn’t philanthropy, mind. It’s because if customers get more, they can be charged more for it.
When the latest Tiguan was launched in 2018, this left Volkswagen with a bit of a dilemma. This five-seat lifestyle SUV has been an absolute sales hit for Volkswagen over the years, outselling most other compact SUVs despite being more expensive, thanks to its desirability.
And the thing with Volkswagen is that when something’s going well, they never want to muck around with it too much. That’s why the Golf looks pretty much the same today as it did 30 years ago. So, how do you keep the new Tiguan’s appeal largely the same as its predecessor’s, yet still compete with the huge number of compact seven-seat SUVs that have since flooded the market?
Cue the VW Tiguan Allspace, a bigger seven-seat version sold alongside - rather than instead of - the regular Tiguan for families who like what the smaller car delivers, but who need a bit more practicality.
Like any other Tiguan, the Allspace is very impressive in a variety of areas. Its desirable image is backed up by a high-quality cabin that’s stuffed with luxury equipment, making it feel like a real cut-above in the class.
All the latest safety and infotainment gear is present-and-correct, too, while the cabin is also packed with thoughtful, family-friendly touches, like rear tray tables that can be set at an angle to hold a book or a tablet. It’s also a really good car to drive, with an excellent balance between ride comfort and handling sharpness, while the range of engines provides an impressive blend of power, refinement and economy.
Begs the question: if it’s so great, why don’t we all drive a Tiguan Allspace? Well, a couple of reasons. Firstly, while it’s even roomier for five passengers than the regular Tiguan, it’s not quite roomy enough to be a proper seven-seater, the sort that’ll comfortably carry a septet of fully-grown adults on a regular basis.
The third-row seats are too cramped for that. It’s fine if you look upon the car as a five-seater with the ability to carry an extra two (very small) folks for short distances in emergencies. However, if you’ll regularly need to use all the pews, there are several rivals that’ll suit you better.
Secondly, the Allspace looks very expensive next to most rivals. Look at the car’s lengthy list of attributes, and it’s tricky to spot anything that you don’t get from a Skoda Kodiaq or SEAT Tarraco (both of which are pretty much the same car underneath), yet it costs several thousand pounds more.
That’s why it isn’t our pick of the class, but if you like what you see and you’re prepared to pay handsomely for a Volkswagen badge - and quite a few people will be - then, you’ll be getting a really good car.
Volkswagen Tiguan Allspace handling and engines
- Engines range from eTSI 245 PHEV to 2.0 TSI 245 DSG 4Motion
- Readers report Real MPG to be between 26–53 mpg
Volkswagen Tiguan Allspace 2024: Handling and ride quality
This is one of the Allspace’s strongest areas. The ride has a slightly firm edge at times, particularly on broken surfaces with small bumps and cracks (especially in cars on bigger 20-inch wheels), but it does brilliantly with bigger bumps and potholes, and the ride comfort is generally very impressive.
That hint of firmness also gives impressive control, so the body won’t bounce around untidily on undulating roads, or lean over too much in corners.
The steering is nice weighted, too and there’s lots of grip and traction (particularly on cars fitted with four-wheel drive). The R-Line Tech version gets a sports suspension that’s lowered by 15mm, which we haven’t yet tried, but don’t bother adding the optional adaptive suspension (standard on some pricier versions), which alters its behaviour according to the driving mode you select. Yes, you can feel a few subtle differences between the modes, but it doesn’t really improve the ride or handling.
Volkswagen Tiguan Allspace 2024: Engines
For most buyers, we reckon the entry-level diesel - they’re all 2.0-litre units, but deliver 150PS, 190PS or 240PS - will be plenty.
It’s not fast, but there’s enough muscle to haul the Allspace’s bulky body around with reasonable purpose. We haven’t tried the middle one yet, but even the 240PS unit isn’t worth the upgrade. It’s quicker against the stopwatch, but it doesn’t actually feel all that much perkier in everyday life, certainly not by as much as the power output would suggest.
The twin-clutch automatic gearbox, meanwhile, swaps cogs smoothly enough most of the time, but the changes can occasionally feel a little slow.
We haven’t tried either of the 2.0-litre petrol choices, with 190PS or 220PS, but the entry-level petrol, a 1.5-litre turbo with 150PS, is more sprightly than you might expect when you’ve got one or two people aboard. However, it starts to struggle a bit more when you load the car up with people and luggage. If you do so regularly, then you’ll be wanting the extra pulling power of a diesel.
Volkswagen Tiguan Allspace 2024: Safety
The Allspace hasn’t been crash-tested by Euro NCAP yet, but the regular Tiguan has, and it received the full five-star score.
Standard safety kit is very generous, with seven airbags, a driver fatigue sensor, all the usual traction and stability aids, cornering foglamps and high-beam assist headlamps all standard on entry-level Match trim. SEL and R-Line Tech trims swap those headlamps for brighter LED ones.
Also standard across the range is active cruise control that helps the driver maintain a safe distance to the car in front, and slams on the brakes if it slows or stops suddenly. It’s perhaps a little surprising, though, that only two Isofix child seat fixing points are supplied.
Volkswagen Tiguan Allspace 2024: Towing
Depending on which version of the car you choose, towing weights for braked trailers stand at between 1800kg and 2400kg, which isn’t bad at all. Obviously, the weights are bigger on cars with four-wheel drive, and their extra traction will also help make these ones better towcars. Optionally, you can add a system that does the steering for you when reversing with a trailer. Simply tell it where you want to go using the electric mirror adjuster as a joystick, and the car does the rest.
Engine | MPG | 0-62 | CO2 |
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1.4 TSI 150 | 46 mpg | 9.5 s | 137 g/km |
1.4 TSI 150 DSG | 44 mpg | 9.5 s | 148 g/km |
1.5 TSI 150 | 47 mpg | 10.0–10.3 s | 154 g/km |
1.5 TSI 150 DSG | 46 mpg | 9.5–9.6 s | 143–173 g/km |
2.0 TDI 150 | 57–59 mpg | 9.7–9.8 s | 129–140 g/km |
2.0 TDI 150 4Motion | 50 mpg | 9.9 s | 150 g/km |
2.0 TDI 150 DSG | 46–55 mpg | 9.7–9.8 s | 132–158 g/km |
2.0 TDI 150 DSG 4Motion | 48–52 mpg | 9.7–9.9 s | 146–173 g/km |
2.0 TDI 190 DSG 4Motion | 48–50 mpg | 8.2–8.6 s | 147–153 g/km |
2.0 TDI 200 DSG 4Motion | - | 7.8 s | 175–184 g/km |
2.0 TDI 240 DSG 4Motion | 44–44 mpg | 6.2–6.7 s | 170 g/km |
2.0 TSI 180 DSG 4Motion | 37 mpg | 8.2 s | 175 g/km |
2.0 TSI 190 DSG 4Motion | 34–39 mpg | 7.7–7.8 s | 193–197 g/km |
2.0 TSI 220 DSG 4Motion | 34 mpg | 6.2 s | 165 g/km |
2.0 TSI 245 DSG 4Motion | - | 6.2 s | 203 g/km |
eTSI 245 PHEV | - | 7.5 s | 35–43 g/km |
Real MPG average for the Volkswagen Tiguan Allspace
Real MPG was created following thousands of readers telling us that their cars could not match the official figures.
Real MPG gives real world data from drivers like you to show how much fuel a vehicle really uses.
Average performance
75%
Real MPG
26–53 mpg
MPGs submitted
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Volkswagen Tiguan Allspace interior
- Boot space is 230–1775 litres
- Euro NCAP rating of five stars
Dimensions | |
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Length | 4509–4701 mm |
Width | 2099 mm |
Height | 1674–1681 mm |
Wheelbase | 2680–2788 mm |
Volkswagen Tiguan Allspace 2024: Practicality
The front seats are every bit as roomy as you’d expect, and those in the middle also have plenty of head-and legroom, although carrying three across the rear bench is a squeeze.
Life is pretty luxurious in the middle row with only two occupants, though: each gets their own foldaway tray-table that can be angled to hold a book or tablet, and with separate climate controls in the rear, those in the back can decide on their own cabin temperature.
Two extra chairs fold up out of the boot floor, but they’re pretty tight on space. Many adults will struggle to fit at all, and even smaller ones will find themselves cramped. Smaller kids might be ok, but it’s still best to think of the Allspace as a five-seater with emergency options, rather than a full seven-seater.
The boot is a useful size with all seven seats in place, and it’s absolutely massive in five-seater mode.The middle seats are split 40-20-40, allowing you a variety of options when folding them flat, and the front passenger seat also folds flat, meaning you can carry exceptionally long loads.
Volkswagen Tiguan Allspace 2024: Quality and finish
The surfaces you look at and touch most are nicely finished, with soft-touch materials and thoughtful trim pieces.
All the switches and buttons feel nicely damped, too, and this injects an additional feel of solidity. Granted, there are one or two harder, scratchier plastics to be found if you really look, but these are tucked away out of sight.
Overall, the Tiguan feels like a classy product. There are differences in decor between the trims, with SEL cars getting more glossy decorative inserts and R-Line Tech models adding some sporty flourishes, but all versions feel suitably posh. They’d feel posher with leather upholstery, though, which disappointingly, none of the trims get as standard.
Volkswagen Tiguan Allspace 2024: Infotainment
As standard, all versions of the Allspace get an 8.0-inch colour touchscreen that brings together sat-nav, Bluetooth, DAB radio, speed limit display, SMS functionality and Apple Carplay/Android Auto. It all looks good, with sharp graphics, slick screen transitions and smooth graphics, while the logical menus make it easy to find your way around. Being a touchscreen, it does require you to concentrate hard on hitting the correct on-screen icon, which distracts you from the road, but as touchscreens go, it’s one of the better ones.
A bigger 9.2-inch screen is also available as an (expensive) optional extra. It has the same user-friendly interface, but also adds voice control, gesture control, a DVD player and a 64GB hard drive.
Volkswagen Tiguan Allspace value for money
Volkswagen Tiguan Allspace 2024: Prices
At the time of writing, prices started at just over £31,000 for the 1.5 TSI Match and rose to more than £46,000 for the 2.0 BiTDI 240 R-Line Tech.
The one we think would suit most buyers, the 2.0 TDI 150 4Motion DSG, checks in at around £39,000, but bear in mind that this version has both four-wheel drive and an automatic gearbox, and if you can live without those, you’ll save yourself around £4000.
Compare prices with bigger seven seaters like the Kia Sorento or Hyundai Santa Fe, and they don’t look too bad, but similarly-sized rivals like the Skoda Kodiaq, Nissan X-Trail, Peugeot 5008 and Land Rover Discovery Sport are much cheaper. The Volkswagen will shed its value a bit quicker than most of its rivals, too, meaning it won’t protect your investment quite as well.
Weaker resale values will also mean slightly higher monthly payments for finance customers. At the time of writing, though, we did find some tempting deals on Volkswagen’s website. The entry-level model, the 1.5 TSI 150 Match manual, was being offered on a four-year PCP for just over £375 per month, following a customer deposit of just over £3200. That represents a £3750 deposit contribution from Volkswagen.
Volkswagen Tiguan Allspace 2024: Running Costs
According to the official WLTP figures, it’s the entry-level 150PS diesel engine that’ll give you the best fuel return, with a maximum average of more than 45mpg, but that drops a bit if you add the automatic gearbox and/or four-wheel drive.
The 190PS version returns a figure of 39mpg, while the most powerful 240PS BiTDI diesel returns 35mpg. The 150PS 1.5 is the best of the petrols with a best average return of 38mpg (again, this dips with the addition of the automatic gearbox), while the 190PS version of the 2.0-litre petrol gets 30mpg, dropping to 28mpg for the 220PS version.
Insurance groupings for the Tiguan Allspace range between 17 at the very bottom of the range to 29 at the very top.
VED tax sits at £150 per year on the majority of versions, but because a few versions cost more than the government’s £40,000 marker, you’ll also pay a £325 surcharge on top of that between years two and six of the car’s life. Bear in mind, too, that if you choose a cheaper version and add optional extras that take it over the threshold, you’ll still be liable for the surcharge.
Volkswagen ranked in the top half of the 2019 JD Power Vehicle Dependability, suggesting respectable - if not spectacular - reliability.
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We reckon entry-level Match trim is the one to go for for most buyers, because there’s not much you’d want that it doesn’t give you as standard.
The standard kit roster includes alloy wheels, a space-saver spare wheel, automatic lights and wipers, three-zone climate control, four powered windows, remote locking, an electric tailgate, front and rear parking sensors with a rear-view camera and a steering assistant for parking manoeuvres.
That’s on top of all the safety and infotainment equipment mentioned earlier. SEL trim gives you keyless go, a hands-free tailgate, a panoramic roof and heated front seats with electric lumbar adjustment that can also give you a massage. Go for one of the most powerful engines, and you also get adaptive suspension. R-Line Tech models give you styling goodies, along with a 360-degree parking camera, but not a great deal else. It’s a bit surprising that no version gets leather upholstery as standard, and it’s a pricey option.
Dimensions | |
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Length | 4509–4701 mm |
Width | 2099 mm |
Height | 1674–1681 mm |
Wheelbase | 2680–2788 mm |
Miscellaneous | |
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Kerb Weight | 1610–1980 kg |
Boot Space | 230–1775 L |
Warranty | 3 years / 60000 miles |
Servicing | 9300–18000 miles |
Costs | |
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List Price | £33,525–£42,450 |
Insurance Groups | 15–27 |
Road Tax Bands | A–K |
Official MPG | 34.4–58.9 mpg |
Euro NCAP Safety Ratings | |
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Adult | - |
Child | - |
Pedestrian | - |
Overall | 5 |
Currently on sale
On sale until April 2024
SUV | |||
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Version | List Price | MPG | 0-62 |
Black Edition TSi e245 DSG Auto 2WD Start/Stop 5dr | £42,780 | - | 7.5 s |
Elegance TDi 150 SCR DSG 4Motion BlueMotion Auto Start/Stop 5dr | £42,535 | - | 9.7 s |
Elegance TDi 200 SCR DSG 4Motion BlueMotion Auto Start/Stop 5dr | £45,800 | - | 7.8 s |
Elegance TSi e245 DSG Auto 2WD Start/Stop 5dr | £37,780 | - | 7.5 s |
Life TSi e245 DSG Auto 2WD Start/Stop 5dr | £35,515 | - | 7.5 s |
R-Line TDi 150 SCR DSG 4Motion BlueMotion Auto Start/Stop 5dr | £43,165 | - | 9.7 s |
R-Line TDi 200 SCR DSG 4Motion BlueMotion Auto Start/Stop 5dr | £46,275 | - | 7.8 s |
R-Line TSi e245 DSG Auto 2WD Start/Stop 5dr | £38,120 | - | 7.5 s |
On sale until December 2021
SUV | |||
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Version | List Price | MPG | 0-62 |
1.5 Evo TSI 150 SEL DSG7 5dr | £37,935 | 46.3 mpg | 9.5 s |
1.5 Evo TSI 150PS Match 5dr | £30,685 | 47.1 mpg | 10.0 s |
1.5 Evo TSI Match DSG7 5dr | £32,285 | 46.3 mpg | 9.5 s |
1.5 Evo TSI R Line Tech DSG7 5dr | £36,105 | 46.3 mpg | 9.5 s |
2.0 TDI 150 SCR Match DSG7 4Motion 5dr | £36,455 | 52.3 mpg | 9.8 s |
2.0 TDI SCR 150 R Line Tech 5dr | £36,755 | 58.9 mpg | 9.7 s |
2.0 TDI SCR 150 SEL 5dr | - | 56.5 mpg | 9.8 s |
2.0 TDI SCR 150 SEL DSG7 5dr | - | 55.4 mpg | 9.8 s |
2.0 TDI SCR 150PS Match 5dr | £32,935 | 58.9 mpg | 9.7 s |
2.0 TDI SCR Match DSG7 5dr | £34,855 | 46.3 mpg | 9.7 s |
2.0 TDI SCR R Line Tech DSG7 5dr | £38,675 | 54.3 mpg | 9.7 s |
2.0TDI 150 SCR SEL DSG7 4Motion 5dr | - | 47.9 mpg | 9.9 s |
R Line Tech BiTDi 200 SCR DSG 4Motion BlueMotion Auto Start/Stop 5dr | £44,385 | - | 7.8 s |
SEL BiTDi 200 SCR DSG 4Motion BlueMotion Auto Start/Stop 5dr | £42,070 | - | - |
On sale until February 2021
SUV | |||
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Version | List Price | MPG | 0-62 |
2.0 TDI 190 SCR Match DSG7 4Motion 5dr | £36,455 | 50.4 mpg | 8.2 s |
2.0 TDI 190 SCR Rline Tech DSG7 4Motion 5dr | £41,755 | 50.4 mpg | 8.2 s |
2.0 TDI SCR Rline Tech DSG7 4Motion 5dr | £43,930 | 44.1 mpg | 6.2 s |
2.0 TDI SCR SEL DSG7 4Motion 5dr | - | 43.5 mpg | 6.7 s |
2.0 TSI 190 SEL DSG7 4Motion 5dr | £33,790 | 39.2 mpg | 7.8 s |
2.0 TSI 220 Rtch DSG7 4Motion 5dr | £41,310 | 34.4 mpg | 6.2 s |
2.0 TSI 220 SEL DSG7 4Motion 5dr | £38,995 | 34.4 mpg | 6.2 s |
2.0 TSI R Line Tech DSG7 4Motion 5dr | £39,505 | 34.4 mpg | 7.8 s |
2.0TDI 190 SCR SEL DSG7 4Motion 5dr | - | 47.9 mpg | 8.6 s |
On sale until November 2020
SUV | |||
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Version | List Price | MPG | 0-62 |
2.0 TDI 150 SCR Rline Tech DSG7 4Motion 5dr | - | - | - |
Allspace 2.0 BiTDI 240 R Line DSG7 4Motion 5dr | £42,155 | 43.5 mpg | 6.7 s |
Allspace 2.0 TDI 150 R-Line 5dr | £35,995 | 56.5 mpg | 9.8 s |
Allspace 2.0 TDI 150 R-Line DSG7 4Motion 5dr | £39,365 | 47.9 mpg | 9.9 s |
Allspace 2.0 TDI 150 R-Line DSG7 5dr | £37,595 | 55.4 mpg | 9.8 s |
Allspace 2.0 TDI 150 SE Nav 5dr | £32,005 | 56.5 mpg | 9.8 s |
Allspace 2.0 TDI 150 SE Nav DSG7 5dr | £33,605 | 55.4 mpg | 9.8 s |
Allspace 2.0 TDI 190 R-Line DSG7 4Motion 5dr | £40,615 | 47.9 mpg | 8.6 s |
Allspace 2.0TDI 150 SE Nav DSG7 4Motion 5dr | £35,375 | 47.9 mpg | 9.9 s |
Allspace 2.0TDI 190 SE Nav DSG7 4Motion 5dr | £36,625 | 47.9 mpg | 8.6 s |
On sale until April 2019
SUV | |||
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Version | List Price | MPG | 0-62 |
Allspace 1.4 TSI 150 R-Line DSG6 5dr | £34,860 | 43.5 mpg | 9.5 s |
Allspace 1.4 TSI 150 SE Nav 5dr | £29,515 | 46.3 mpg | 9.5 s |
Allspace 1.4 TSI 150 SE Nav DSG6 5dr | £31,115 | 43.5 mpg | 9.5 s |
Allspace 1.4 TSI 150 SEL DSG6 5dr | £32,790 | 43.5 mpg | 9.5 s |
Allspace 2.0 TDI 150 R-Line 4Motion 5dr | £37,560 | 49.6 mpg | 9.9 s |
Allspace 2.0 TDI 150 SE Nav 4Motion 5dr | £33,570 | 49.6 mpg | 9.9 s |
Allspace 2.0 TDI 150 SEL 4Motion 5dr | £35,245 | 49.6 mpg | 9.9 s |
Allspace 2.0 TSI 180 R-Line DSG7 4Motion 5dr | £38,275 | 36.7 mpg | 8.2 s |
Allspace 2.0 TSI 180 SEL DSG7 4Motion 5dr | £36,585 | 36.7 mpg | 8.2 s |
Model History
- March 2017: Volkswagen unveiled the Tiguan Allspace
- January 2018: Tiguan Allspace available to order
- April 2018: Tiguan Allspace R-Line launched
- August 2021: Updated Volkswagen Tiguan Allspace priced from £32,135
March 2017
Volkswagen unveiled the Tiguan Allspace
The new Volkswagen SUV fills the space between the familiar "classic" Tiguan and the upper-range SUV Touareg. It has 760 litres of bootspace and a maximum of 1920 litres.
Just like the normal Tiguan, the Tiguan Allspace is also available in on-road and off-road versions of the front section. The latter can be ordered with an optional "off-road package" together with special engine underbody protection that extends to the bumper for off-road driving. The off-road front section improves the vehicle’s approach angle by 7 degrees.
Tiguan Allspace vehicles are all equipped with roof rails as standard. The roof itself was also redesigned: striking structural lines are being used for the first time instead of a smooth roof surface. They extend lengthwise along the roof from front to rear. If the Tiguan Allspace is equipped with a panoramic sliding sunroof, the structural lines are of course only on the rear roof area.
Even in the Trendline base version there are additional features such as the above-outlined roof railings (in black), the Composition Colour Media System together with the Connectivity Package (phone and USB interfaces), a multifunction steering wheel, sophisticated trapezoidal trims integrated into the diffuser,and a variable cargo floor.
The performance range of the Tiguan Allspace starts at 150PS and reaches 240PS.
January 2018
Tiguan Allspace available to order
The Tiguan Allspace is 4701 mm long (Tiguan: 4486 mm) and has a wheelbase of 2787 mm (Tiguan: 2681 mm). A third row of fold-flat occasional seats means the Tiguan Allspace can carry up to seven people and still boast a luggage capacity of 230 litres. Or, with five people in the car, the luggage capacity is 700 litres, and increase of 85 litres over the ‘regular’ Tiguan (615 litres).
Further emphasising its enhanced flexibility, the Tiguan Allspace’s middle row of seats can be slid fore and aft by 180mm, and can also fold flat. With both the middle row and the third row of seats folded down, the luggage capacity of the Tiguan Allspace is a cavernous 1775 litres.
Three high specification trim levels make up the Tiguan Allspace range. Beginning with the generously equipped SE Navigation models, it continues with the luxurious SEL and sporty R-Line.
As well as the third row of fold-flat seats every model has at least 18-inch alloy wheels, parking sensors and 3Zone climate control. All have Volkswagen’s Discover Navigation infotainment system with an 8.0-inch colour touchscreen, satellite navigation, DAB radio and a CD player, as well as Bluetooth smartphone connectivity.
Driver assistance systems fitted across the board come in the form of Adaptive Cruise Control, which tracks the speed of the car ahead and automatically accelerates and brakes the Tiguan Allspace while keeping a safe gap ahead, as well as Lane Assist, Front Assist and City emergency braking.
SEL spec’ adds Active Info Display, Volkswagen’s 12.3-inch TFT screen mounted in the instrument binnacle. It offers customisable menus that display a range of different information about the car such as speed, gear, fuel consumption, navigation instructions or map, and much more. SEL trim also includes 19-inch alloy wheels, front sports seats with 14-way adjustment, hands-free boot opening, and a panoramic sunroof.
R-Line brings a variety of sporty styling cues to the Tiguan Allspace, including 20-inch ‘Suzuka’ alloy wheels, sports suspension (lowered by approx. 15 mm), a body-coloured rear spoiler, and black interior rooflining.
Engine options are broadly similar to the Tiguan. The 1.4-litre TSI ACT engine has a peak power output figure of 150PS and benefits from Active Cylinder Technology, which means two of the four cylinders shut down when the car is cruising to save fuel. A second petrol option is the 2.0-litre 180 PS TSI unit, available exclusively with 4MOTION all-wheel drive and a seven-speed DSG automatic gearbox.
The diesel range includes three 2.0-litre turbocharged engines, with peak power outputs of 150PS, 190PS and 240PS. The 150PS unit is particularly versatile, with the choice of front-wheel drive or 4MOTION all-wheel drive and six-speed manual or seven-speed DSG gearboxes.
In 190PS diesel-engined form the Tiguan Allspace has a top speed, where legal, of 130mph and completes the 0-62mph sprint in 8.6 seconds. When equipped with the 240PS BiTDI engine the top speed is 142mph and 0-62mph takes 6.7 seconds.
Fuel economy on the combined cycle ranges from 46.3mpg for the 150 PS TSI to 43.5mpg in the 240PS TDI diesel engine. CO₂ measurements range from 131g/km for the 2.0-litre 150 PS TDI with a manual gearbox and front-wheel drive to 175g/km for the 2.0-litre 180PS TSI engine with 4MOTION all-wheel drive.
Model |
Engine |
Gearbox |
Drive |
RRP OTR |
SE Navigation |
1.4 150 PS TSI ACT |
6-sp Man |
Front |
£29,370 |
SE Navigation |
1.4 150 PS TSI ACT |
6-sp DSG |
Front |
£30,970 |
SE Navigation |
2.0 150 PS TDI |
6-sp Man |
Front |
£31,550 |
SE Navigation |
2.0 150 PS TDI |
7-sp DSG |
Front |
£33,150 |
SE Navigation |
2.0 150 PS TDI |
6-sp Man |
4MOTION |
£33,115 |
SE Navigation |
2.0 150 PS TDI |
7-sp DSG |
4MOTION |
£34,905 |
SE Navigation |
2.0 190 PS TDI |
7-sp DSG |
4MOTION |
£36,155 |
SEL |
1.4 150 PS TSI ACT |
6-sp DSG |
Front |
£32,545 |
SEL |
2.0 180 PS TSI |
7-sp DSG |
4MOTION |
£35,960 |
SEL |
2.0 150 PS TDI |
6-sp Man |
Front |
£33,125 |
SEL |
2.0 150 PS TDI |
7-sp DSG |
Front |
£34,725 |
SEL |
2.0 150 PS TDI |
6-sp Man |
4MOTION |
£34,690 |
SEL |
2.0 150 PS TDI |
7-sp DSG |
4MOTION |
£36,480 |
SEL |
2.0 190 PS TDI |
7-sp DSG |
4MOTION |
£37,730 |
SEL |
2.0 240 PS TDI |
7-sp DSG |
4MOTION |
£39,965 |
April 2018
Tiguan Allspace R-Line launched
Fitted with 20-inch ‘Suzuka’ alloy wheels as standard, the Tiguan Allspace R-Line boasts a sports suspension set-up that can be further optimised via the addition of optional Dynamic Chassis Control which brings with it a choice of Sport, Comfort or Normal suspension settings.
Like the T-Roc, the Tiguan Allspace R-Line also features a body-coloured roof spoiler, Piano Black front air intake and rear diffuser and extensive R-Line styling pack.
Inside, the R-Line models benefit from the addition of aluminium-look decorative inserts in dash and door panels, a black roof lining, leather trimmed three-spoke multifunction steering wheel with aluminium inserts and ‘R-Line’ logo, ‘Race’ cloth upholstery and ‘San Remo’ microfibre inserts, ‘R-Line’ logo on front seat backrests, stainless steel pedals and unique ‘R-Line’ door sill protectors.
August 2021
Updated Volkswagen Tiguan Allspace priced from £32,135
The new Volkswagen Tiguan Allspace is on sale now, following an update that has bolstered its technological package, enhanced its design and rationalised its trim line-up, in addition to a raft of other improvements for the seven-seat SUV. The model is available to order today, from £32,135 OTR for the entry-level Life specification.
Among the technological highlights brought by this enhancement are new assistance systems for the model. These include Travel Assist, which allows Level 2 assisted driving at speeds of up to 130 mph (where permitted) supporting the braking, steering and acceleration, and IQ.Light – 1LED Matrix headlights which feature numerous different modes to automatically suit the driving conditions and environment, including settings for motorway, poor weather, reducing glare from signs, and more.
The Tiguan Allspace comes equipped with seven seats as standard for UK customers, and represents family-friendly practicality as a spacious and flexible three-row SUV. Up to 1,755 litres of luggage space is available with the two rear rows of seats folded, or an impressive 700 litres with only the rearmost two seats flat. In addition, the Tiguan Allspace has a number of interior upgrades to bring it in line with the latest generation of its Volkswagen stablemates, including touch panels and sliders for the model’s standard-fit 3-zone climate control, along with controls at the back of the centre console for rear-seat passengers, and a new multifunction leather steering wheel.
The enhanced Tiguan Allspace simplifies the SUV’s price list by providing three well-equipped trim levels, with diverse engines and powertrains offering the breadth of appeal with which Volkswagen has become synonymous. These three trim levels are entry-level Life, comfort-oriented Elegance, and R-Line, which continues its sportier perspective on the Tiguan Allspace formula. Three petrol and two diesel engines offer a range of power outputs between 150 and 245 PS, while 7-speed DSG transmissions are available across the engine options. A 6-speed manual gearbox is offered on the two entry-level, 150 PS powerplants (one 1.5-litre TSI and one 2.0-litre TDI), while four separate derivatives benefit from Volkswagen’s acclaimed 4MOTION all-wheel drive system, including the top model from the petrol and diesel engine ranges, as well as other variants in the Tiguan Allspace family. The full list of available models and combinations is at the bottom of this release.
A selection of diesel engines new to the Tiguan Allspace bring twin-dosing technology, with dual-injected AdBlue, to significantly reduce nitrogen oxide emissions, while the 1.5-litre petrol engines feature cylinder deactivation technology (ACT) to boost fuel efficiency and reduce CO 2 output by allowing the car to run on only two cylinders under certain loads. The entry-level Tiguan Allspace model is the Life, equipped with a 1.5-litre TSI, 150 PS engine, coupled to a 6-speed manual gearbox. In this specification, the Tiguan Allspace can achieve up to 41.5 mpg (WLTP, combined), with WLTP-certified CO 2 emissions of 154 g/km, a top speed of 125 mph and a 0 to 62 mph time of 10.3 seconds. Please see the table below for more details on these engine, specification and drivetrain combinations.
The range of factory-fit equipment across the three Tiguan Allspace specifications is generous, with Life trim featuring LED headlights and daytime running lights; Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC); 3-zone climate control; front and rear parking sensors and an 8.0-inch Discover navigation system with App-Connect as standard, allowing mirroring of compatible smartphones on the infotainment display via Apple CarPlay and Android Auto. This system is the latest, third-generation modular infotainment matrix (MIB3), providing optimum connectivity and a comprehensive range of online services. The Tiguan Allspace Life also introduces the Digital Cockpit Pro to the model’s standard equipment list across all three specifications. The Tiguan Allspace Life starts at £32,135 OTR.
Elegance cars are identifiable from the outside by their distinct bumpers, a light strip in the front grille between the headlights and Volkswagen badge (also standard on the Tiguan Allspace R-Line), and a set of 19-inch 'Auckland' Dark Graphite alloy wheels, alongside IQ.Light LED Matrix headlights. Inside, the seats are finished in ‘Art Velours’ microfleece, and the cabin is bathed in light via a panoramic sunroof by day, and ambient lighting with 30 colour options by night. The driver is assisted by a reversing camera, Side Assist, Rear Traffic Alert and Park Assist systems, while convenience is boosted with a keyless entry feature, and sensor control function for the tailgate to aid when carrying items to the load area with both hands full. The Tiguan Allspace Elegance is priced from £36,740 OTR.
Finally, R-Line specification, as with other R-Line models across the Volkswagen range, provides a sporting focus to the Tiguan Allspace. In addition to 20-inch 'Misano' alloy wheels, the Tiguan Allspace R-Line features bespoke bumpers and a rear spoiler, while on the interior, a sporting black roof-liner complements the velour and ‘ArtVelours’ microfibre-trimmed comfort sports seats; stainless steel pedals; and R-badging stitched into the seat backrests. The R-Line, like the Elegance, also benefits from a bolstered package of assistance systems, including Travel Assist, Lane Assist, Emergency Assist, Side Assist with Rear Traffic Alert, and Park Assist. Progressive steering and sports suspension add another layer of driver focus to the personality of the R-Line, which starts at £36,710 OTR.
Tiguan Allspace: specifications and technical data |
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Name |
Price (OTR) |
CO 2 (WLTP, g/km) |
MPG (WLTP, combined) |
0-62 mph (seconds) |
Top speed (mph) |
Life 1.5 TSI 150 PS 6-spd man |
£32,135.00 |
154 |
41.5 |
10.3 |
125 |
Life 1.5 TSI 150 PS 7-spd DSG |
£33,790.00 |
163 |
39.2 |
9.6 |
124 |
Life 2.0 TDI 150 PS 6-spd man |
£34,380.00 |
140 |
53.3 |
9.8 |
124 |
Life 2.0 TDI 150 PS 7-spd DSG |
£36,035.00 |
149 |
49.6 |
9.8 |
123 |
Life 2.0 TDI 150 PS 7-spd DSG 4MOTION |
£37,995.00 |
163 |
45.6 |
9.7 |
122 |
Elegance 1.5 TSI 150 PS 7-spd DSG |
£36,740.00 |
173 |
37.2 |
9.6 |
124 |
Elegance 2.0 TSI 190 PS 7-spd DSG 4MOTION |
£40,345.00 |
197 |
32.5 |
7.7 |
132 |
Elegance 2.0 TDI 150 PS 7-spd DSG |
£38,980.00 |
158 |
47.1 |
9.8 |
123 |
Elegance 2.0 TDI 150 PS 7-spd DSG 4MOTION |
£40,945.00 |
173 |
42.8 |
9.7 |
122 |
Elegance 2.0 TDI 200 PS 7-spd DSG 4MOTION |
£42,855.00 |
180 |
40.9 |
7.8 |
134 |
R-Line 1.5 TSI 150 PS 7-spd DSG |
£36,710.00 |
169 |
37.7 |
9.6 |
124 |
R-Line 2.0 TSI 190 PS 7-spd DSG 4MOTION |
£40,655.00 |
193 |
33.2 |
7.7 |
132 |
R-Line 2.0 TSI 245 PS 7-spd DSG 4MOTION |
£42,765.00 |
203 |
31.4 |
6.2 |
142 |
R-Line 2.0 TDI 150 PS 7-spd DSG |
£39,290.00 |
155 |
47.9 |
9.8 |
123 |
R-Line 2.0 TDI 150 PS 7-spd DSG 4MOTION |
£40,915.00 |
169 |
44.1 |
9.7 |
122 |
R-Line 2.0 TDI 200 PS 7-spd DSG 4MOTION |
£43,165.00 |
175 |
42.2 |
7.8 |
134 |
What to watch out for
Reader reported several software faults with their Volkswagen Tiguan Allspace. On start up the main dash display changes configuration from previous layout. The set speed of the cruise control jumps 2 or 3mph, up or down, without driver intervention. Sometimes the volume control will work but at other times volume cannot be changed. Although both hands are on the steering wheel a message a message appears reminding the driver to put both hands on the steering wheel.